Serif Normal Oldim 9 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, legal, publishing, classic, scholarly, formal, bookish, traditional, readability, tradition, text setting, editorial utility, print tone, bracketed serifs, high apertures, sharp terminals, tight spacing, small caps feel.
This typeface is a compact, text-oriented serif with bracketed serifs, a steady vertical emphasis, and a disciplined, even rhythm. Strokes show clear but not extreme modulation, with sturdy stems and crisp, slightly tapered terminals that keep counters open at small sizes. Proportions are economical: capitals are relatively tall and narrow, while lowercase forms stay compact with a controlled, workmanlike texture. Details such as the angled leg on R, the pointed apex on A, and the compact bowls and joins in letters like a, e, and g reinforce a conventional reading-seriffed construction intended for continuous text.
It performs best in long-form reading contexts such as book interiors, essays, journals, and editorial layouts where a steady serif rhythm supports comfortable scanning. It also fits formal communications—reports, legal or institutional documents—and any setting that benefits from a traditional, print-forward voice.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, evoking printed books, academic settings, and editorial typography. Its restrained contrast and conservative detailing read as dependable and serious rather than decorative or playful.
The design appears intended as a conventional, general-purpose text serif: compact, legible, and familiar in structure, prioritizing consistent texture and readability over display eccentricities. Its measured contrast and bracketed serifs suggest a focus on dependable performance in paragraph typography.
The numerals appear oldstyle-leaning in character, with varied shapes and lively curves that integrate naturally into text. Spacing appears fairly tight, producing a dense, page-like color that suits paragraphs and multi-line settings.